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Wilmington Police Department
Friday August 19th, 2022 :: 02:02 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Update #1 (Investigation - 700 block of North Washington Street):

The 37-year-old female gunshot victim has succumbed to her injuries.
 
This incident remains under investigation and further details will be released when possible.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Brianna Rodrigues at (302) 576-3971.
 
You can also provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.org.
 
The Wilmington Police Department Victim Services Unit is available to provide support, information and referrals to those who are victims of crime, and can be reached at (302) 576-3622. Additionally, the WPD Youth Response Unit is available to provide free counseling and services to children and their families who have been exposed to potentially traumatizing events, and can be reached at (302) 576-3183.
 
Original Release (August 16):
 
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 4:50 p.m. in the 700 block of North Washington Street.
 
Police located a 22-year-old male gunshot victim and a 37-year-old female gunshot victim, who were both transported to the hospital in critical condition.
 

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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